Van sign-writing is lettering, a logo and contact details cut from coloured vinyl and applied straight onto a van's paint, usually on the sides and rear doors, without covering whole panels in printed film.
Where van sign-writing can pay off in Ellon
- Pulled up at a supplier or trade counter in or around Ellon, a clearly lettered van can bring in subcontract work from other trades.
- Many people in Ellon look a firm up online before calling, so a short web address on the rear doors makes that step easy.
- Plumbers, electricians and gardeners working in Ellon often need only a name, three services and a number, which is exactly what lettering does well.
What van sign-writing costs in Ellon
We publish guide prices so you can plan before you get in touch. For van sign-writing the range is £245–£895 per van, not including VAT, and the final price is confirmed after we survey the site or check the artwork.
| Item | Guide, ex VAT | Inc. VAT (20%) |
|---|---|---|
| Basic lettering (sides and rear) | £245 – £450 | £294 – £540 |
| Lettering with printed logo panels | £395 – £895 | £474 – £1,074 |
What moves the price: the size of the van, how many words and lines you want, the number of vinyl colours, printed logo panels, reflective or metallic film, and whether old lettering has to come off first. Every figure is a guide excluding VAT, confirmed once we've seen your wording and photos of the van.
Options for your Ellon project
Metallic or outlined lettering
Metallic-effect vinyl or a contrasting outline to lift text on darker paint.
Rear-window graphics
Perforated one-way vision film on the rear glass of vans with two exterior mirrors.
Lettering with printed logo panels
Cut lettering plus a printed, laminated logo where colours or gradients need it.
Rules for vehicle graphics in Ellon
For vehicle graphics in Scotland, think DVLA and insurance rather than planning. A vehicle that is normally driven is outside advertisement control, though one parked up mainly as an advertisement is not. If the main colour changes, update the colour on your V5C and tell your insurer. We keep all graphics clear of the windscreen and front side windows, which need at least 75% and 70% light transmission under the 1986 Construction and Use Regulations. Before wrapping, we check the paintwork: chips, rust, poor resprays or failing lacquer can lift when the wrap is removed later.
Covering Ellon and Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Our service reaches Ellon and all of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. The first step depends on the job: a site visit for signs that need measuring, fixing or wiring, or a photo-based quote for graphics and lettering where pictures and sizes tell us enough. In postcode terms, Ellon jobs typically fall in AB41. From Aberdeen, Ellon is roughly 15 miles to the north.
Nearby towns we also cover
- Van sign-writing in Inverurie 13 mi
- Van sign-writing in Peterhead 14 mi
- Van sign-writing in Aberdeen 15 mi
- Van sign-writing in Westhill 16 mi
- Van sign-writing in Fraserburgh 22 mi
The next step costs nothing: send us photos and sizes, and we will quote for van sign-writing free of charge. You see and approve the design first, so nothing is made on guesswork.
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